4.
Which of the following is a method of distinguishing poison ivy from poison oak?
a. Poison ivy has greenish-white flowers; poison oak has red flowers.
b. Poison ivy has red flowers; poison oak has greenish-white flowers.
c.
Poison ivy has rounder leaflets with wavy edges; poison oak has pointed
leaflets.
d. Poison ivy has pointed leaflets; poison oak has rounder leaflets with wavy
edges.
5.
A casualty has brushed against some poison sumac with his exposed forearm.
Which of the following should you do?
a. Scrub the forearm with a salt and sterile water solution and apply a dry
bandage to the affected area.
b. Wash the forearm several times with soap and water; do not apply a bandage
to the affected area.
c.
Wipe the forearm with alcohol and apply a wet dressing to the area.
d. Wash the entire arm several times with soap and water and apply a dry
dressing to the area.
6.
After cleansing the rash area on the casualty caused by plant contact dermatitis,
do you need to cleanse your own hands?
a. Yes.
b. No.
7.
When a person is exposed to contact dermatitis, he will usually have:
a. Blisters, followed by a skin rash.
b. A raw sore, followed by a skin rash.
c.
A skin rash, followed by blisters.
d. A raw sore, followed by blisters.
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